How to Buy at an Auction
In this article we explain the tactics of the auction room as well as what to do if you’re successful

Building in a Flood Zone
A home in a flood zone needs to be designed differently. Here we tell you how

Where to Live Whilst Self-building
Many self-builders live for months or even years in a mobile home. But is this necessary?

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What is Self-build? A wealth of information about self-building, including the history of self-build, what to expect when self-building and a guide to starting out on your own self-build.
Self-build schedules One of the most important aspects of self-build is scheduling - making sure the right tradesmen and materials are arriving and finishing on time is the key to making sure your project stays on time and on budget.
Finding a plot One of the first stages of self-build is finding somewhere to build. This section offers lots of advice on how to go about finding the perfect plot of land for your project.
Build costs What you build largely depends on your budget, but with careful planning and research, a budget can be stretched a long way. This section offers advice on how to work out your budget and use the money effectively.
Finance & tax Financing a self-build can be tricky; warranties, insurance and VAT reclaims are all important things to consider. This section features guides to all of these things plus advice on other areas of self-build finance.